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Is Your House Residing in the Land of Misfit Homes

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Homes By Cross, Inc.

Is Your House Residing in the Land of Misfit Homes?HomesByCross.com

How many offers are shoved down the chimney each night?

Is that was what you were expecting?

So, which is it? Is your house a misfit or is your price a misfit?

Fairy tales rarely come true. 

Your competition in this market is mixed with REO's and short sales.

Even a magic wand can't over come $100k...but...there is a glimmer of hope.

First, the inventory of dirt cheap homes is subsiding.

Second, (if your house isn't an eyesore) sales of existing homes are up nationally over 7%.


Third, Traffic on your house should be up. If it's not, it could be a misfit.

If you get 50 showings and no offers....It might be the price.
If you reduce a nickle at a time and still get no offers....It might be the price.

There are many ways to induce offers, and one of the best ways might be about the price. (remember it must present well - no fleas)

A final note: geographically, the the land of misfit homes borders the land of misfit prices.

No sleigh required.

 

Home for Christmas

 

 

 

 

 

Comments(13)

Michael A. Caruso
Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Very clever, Claude. But all very good points. Lots of activity yet no offers, must be the price! 

happy holidays,

Michael Caruso

Dec 23, 2009 02:58 PM
Don Wixom
RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID
"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Great perspective... Price is everything in this market!

Dec 23, 2009 03:16 PM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

There is no doubt about it that price can overcome a lot of obstacles, and you better get that price right if you want to sell.

Dec 23, 2009 03:40 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Price is king with location a close second.  Good post, Claude.

Dec 23, 2009 09:06 PM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Michael - Must be. Thanks and Merry Christmas

Don - Merry Christmas

JL - Amen my friend. Have a Very Merry Christmas

Jane - Priceless ....Merry Christmas

Dec 24, 2009 02:11 AM
Judy Jennings
Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA
Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Claude - I always root for the underdog in misfit land. Unfortunately, it does not translate into the world of homes in "pricefit" land.

Dec 24, 2009 07:27 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Judy - Glad you stopped by. Merry Christmas and may your 2010 be prosperous. Cheers

Dec 24, 2009 11:14 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Also wishing you good health and prosperity for 2010!

Dec 25, 2009 04:15 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

We live in the land of the misfits in the era of the misfits. LOL

Best wishes for health, happiness, peace, and prosperity in 2010, and beyond.

Happy Holidays!

Dec 25, 2009 09:46 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Renee - Hoping the LV desert was kind to you and your's this Christmas. Cheers to you doubling your market share this upcoming 2010

Dec 26, 2009 09:48 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Jim - Misfits in a misfit world...very funy. All the best to you !

Dec 26, 2009 09:57 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Enjoyed this post Claude!  You put a fun spin on a serious subject....Happy New Year!

Dec 26, 2009 10:28 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Al & Peggy - May 2010 be the best for you both. Cheers !

Dec 26, 2009 11:37 AM